US Bridges

Hooker Creek Road over Hooker Creek

Fair

Tehama County, California · At Basler Road · Structure no. 08C0338

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,234
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hooker Creek Road over Hooker Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hooker Creek Road over Hooker Creek in Tehama County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,234 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,191 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesHooker Creek Road
CrossesHooker Creek
LocationAt Basler Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTehama County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates40.30076, -122.32899
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,234 (2008)
Projected traffic4,191 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hooker Creek Road over Hooker Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hooker Creek Road over Hooker Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Hooker Creek Road over Hooker Creek carry?

About 2,234 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hooker Creek Road over Hooker Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Hooker Creek Road over Hooker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.